As an Associate Golf Professional at Hamilton Golf and Country Club, Brad currently leads the Junior programs at his club, chairs an external Golf Tour in Hamilton, and balances his everyday duties at the club as well.
“The ability to apply the information I’ve learned and witness a student hitting the best shot they’ve ever hit, achieving their lowest score ever, or winning their first event is what motivates me to keep going”.
I made a lot of mistakes. When I had early success, I convinced myself that I was working hard but when you look at the successful players, you have to treat it like a job and work harder than anyone else.
I just can’t stand watching girls cry or playing with the dandelions in the outfield so why don’t we try something else that we could spend time doing together.
“I had been passed up for the national team and, yeah, had a chip on my shoulder, which I enjoy having. I like being an underdog because it motivated me then and it motivates me now.”
“I had never been a head coach but even though I figured I may be too young; I wanted the job, so I went for it; saying and doing all the right things.”
Four years into the role, Leon is amazed and humbled that “Two guys from Toronto” are charged with running a golf program drenched with success.
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